US Air crash
01-16-2009, 11:31 AM
#301
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I think what he means is that it may have been the F/O's leg and he may have performed the take-off. However when they realized they were going to ditch, the captain took control of the airplane to make the landing.
01-16-2009, 11:33 AM
#302
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01-16-2009, 11:35 AM
#303
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I was wondering about this. I have no idea because in my aircraft it's just me, myself, and I, but I am curious as to what the Captains on this board say.
If you were the PNF on this leg, and knew a water landing was imminent, would you let the FO keep it, or would you take it back?
If you were the PNF on this leg, and knew a water landing was imminent, would you let the FO keep it, or would you take it back?
Are there any SOP's about transfer of the flight controls below certain altitudes?
01-16-2009, 11:39 AM
#304
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I don't believe there is SOP...in an emergency the captain's authority and discretion is used to determine the right course of action. Most captains at my company have said if there is an emergency and it was their leg, they would likely transfer controls to the F/O so that they can assess and concentrate on dealing with the problem.
01-16-2009, 11:52 AM
#305
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I don't believe there is SOP...in an emergency the captain's authority and discretion is used to determine the right course of action. Most captains at my company have said if there is an emergency and it was their leg, they would likely transfer controls to the F/O so that they can assess and concentrate on dealing with the problem.
01-16-2009, 12:16 PM
#306
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Where is "LGB" ?
There is a migratory bird pattern that transits the New York area in the general vicinity of the city. Given that this is mid-January, I doubt if they were migrating. Probably just traffic in the local pattern.
A great job by the U.S. Airways crew...front & back !
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There is a migratory bird pattern that transits the New York area in the general vicinity of the city. Given that this is mid-January, I doubt if they were migrating. Probably just traffic in the local pattern.
A great job by the U.S. Airways crew...front & back !
G'Day Mates
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